Discover Sontheim

If you are looking for a hotel in Sontheim, local attractions may help shape your travel plans: events at the Dampfsäg, the weekly market and cycling opportunities offer different reasons to visit. The market takes place on a regular weekly schedule; film screenings, concerts and festivals, on the other hand, should be planned around their respective event dates.

Culture and events at the Dampfsäg

The Dampfsäg on the outskirts of Sontheim is an industrial heritage site. It hosts film screenings, flea markets, weekly markets, festivals, talks, concerts and cabaret events. The programme ranges from market visits to cultural events. If you have a particular film or event in mind, it is best to check the relevant date in advance.

Weekly market and regional products

The weekly market at the Dampfsäg takes place on Thursdays from 4:00 to 7:15 p.m. If there is a public holiday or a seasonal exception, it is a good idea to check the date before travelling. The regional and organic selection includes meat and sausage products, Allgäu cheese, organically grown fruit and vegetables, organic chocolate, baked goods, free-range organic eggs, olives, Mediterranean specialities and berry wines. The selection may vary by season.

Cycling and outdoor activities nearby

The Günztal Cycle Path runs through Sontheim. The cycling tour “Sontheim’s Untouched East” starts at the corner of Hauptstraße and Mindelheimer Straße. Before setting out, it is advisable to check current route conditions. The Hochfirst forest lies nearby, to the east of the municipality. It offers opportunities for Nordic walking, jogging and enjoying nature.

A historic landmark in town

St. Martin’s Parish Church in Sontheim was remodelled in the Baroque style in 1762. It adds a specific historical point of interest to the local attractions.

Unterallgäu: Nature Trails and Cultural Sites

In the wider destination of Unterallgäu, the Iller River to the west and the Wertach River to the east form its natural boundaries. Unterallgäu is served by the A7 and A96 motorways; an extensive road network, train connections and Allgäu Airport in Memmingerberg further enhance regional accessibility. Cycling and hiking trails throughout the district are marked consistently, and Unterallgäu is also home to the Glückswege (Paths to Happiness).

The nature trails in Unterallgäu focus on different aspects. In Bad Grönenbach, the 3.2-kilometre Walderlebnispfad (Forest Experience Trail) offers a chance to learn about the forest ecosystem. The Buxheim Forest Experience Trail runs for 2.7 kilometres around the Buxheim pond and is designed to let visitors experience nature with all their senses. At the Bannwald forest in Ottobeuren, eleven stations lead visitors along the forest trail. Each example has a different focus: the forest ecosystem in Bad Grönenbach, experiencing nature by the pond in Buxheim and the stations in the Bannwald near Ottobeuren.

Unterallgäu also offers a range of architectural and historical points of interest. Notable architectural landmarks include the Baroque basilica in Ottobeuren and Mindelburg Castle in Mindelheim. The Fugger Castle in Kirchheim features the world-famous Cedar Hall; the former Imperial Charterhouse in Buxheim is known for its choir stalls.

Discover more destinations: Memmingerberg, Mindelheim, Dirlewang, Boos, Buxheim, Ettringen, Tussenhausen, Bad Grönenbach

See the main travel guide: Unterallgäu.